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Pseudo DPS - Individual Service Funds (ISF's)

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Deadline
857 days left
July 31, 2028
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
009747-2023
Value
£19,000,000
Location
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

April 04, 2023

Deadline for Questions

July 24, 2028

Submission Deadline

July 31, 2028

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Budget
£19,000,000
Duration
Not specified
Location
West Yorkshire
Type
Other
57
Quality Score/100
Fair

Original Tender Description

The Council is looking to develop a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (Pseudo DPS) of qualified providers who are able to deliver services to people with ISF's. Applicants who meet and pass the Application criteria will be admitted to the Pseudo DPS. Please note that this is not a competitive process and there is no limit to the number of Applicants who can be appointed. Please note, Applicants who are successfully admitted on to the PDPS are not guaranteed to be awarded any financial provision for the duration of this arrangement. It is expected that the Individual Service Fund (PDPS) will operate initially for the period 1 August 2023 - 31 July 2026, with an option to terminate or to extend for up to a further two years (at the Councils sole discretion) e.g., 1 August 2026 - 31 July 2028. Apppication form and information can be accessed via YORtender: YORtender (eu-supply.com) Reference: 62706

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Requirements & Qualifications

8 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Access the application form and all relevant information via the YORtender platform (eu-supply.com) using reference 62706.
--Complete and submit the application according to the criteria outlined by Wakefield Council.
--Submit the application by the system's operational end date, 31 July 2028, to be considered for admission to the Pseudo DPS.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided information. Applicants should refer to the full application documents on YORtender for detailed criteria.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Be a qualified provider capable of delivering Individual Service Funds (ISF's) services.
--Meet and pass the specific application criteria set by Wakefield Council for admission to the Pseudo DPS.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Demonstrate the ability to deliver services to people with Individual Service Funds (ISF's).
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, financial stability) are explicitly stated in the provided information. Applicants should refer to the full application documents on YORtender for detailed criteria.

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009747-2023_official.pdf

Wakefield Council is establishing a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for qualified providers of Individual Service Funds (ISF's) services, with an estimated value of £19 million, and interested parties should apply via YORtender.

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57
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender establishes a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Individual Service Funds, aiming to onboard multiple qualified providers. However, the provided information is severely lacking in detail, particularly regarding specific eligibility, financial, and technical requirements, necessitating reference to external documents which are not directly linked or provided.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance83/100

The tender describes a 'Pseudo DPS,' which suggests it may operate under a local framework rather than strict EU DPS regulations, or for services not fully subject to EU directives. The absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and detailed financial/technical requirements in the provided extract is a concern for transparency, though these are likely detailed in the full YORtender documents. The long application window is consistent with a DPS.

Absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided extract.
Lack of detailed eligibility, financial, and technical requirements in the provided extract, requiring external reference.
Clarity40/100

The overall purpose of establishing a Pseudo DPS for ISF services is clear. However, the specific criteria for admission, the exact scope of services, and the operational details are not clear from the provided extract, requiring applicants to navigate an external platform without direct links to specific documents.

Vague eligibility, financial, and technical requirements.
Lack of direct links to specific application documents on YORtender, only a general platform link and reference number.
Completeness66/100

The provided tender information is highly incomplete. Crucial details such as full mandatory exclusion grounds, specific financial thresholds, detailed technical specifications, and evaluation criteria are missing. The absence of any attached documents is a significant deficiency.

No attached documents.
Missing detailed mandatory exclusion grounds.
Fairness60/100

The concept of a Pseudo DPS with no limit on the number of admitted providers and no competitive process for admission promotes broad market access and fairness in principle. However, the lack of detailed, explicit requirements in the provided extract could create an uneven playing field if the full documentation on YORtender is not easily accessible or clear. The statement regarding no guaranteed financial provision is fair and typical for a DPS.

Potential for lack of transparency if full application criteria on YORtender are not easily discoverable or clearly presented, which could hinder fair access.
No explicit mention of how services will be allocated or mini-competitions conducted once admitted to the DPS, which is crucial for fairness in actual contract awards.
Practicality20/100

The use of a Pseudo DPS is a practical approach for ongoing procurement of social services, allowing new providers to join over time. However, the reliance on an external platform (YORtender) without direct document links, combined with the lack of detail in the initial announcement, places an unnecessary burden on potential applicants to find and understand the full requirements.

Applicants must actively search for detailed documents on an external platform using only a reference number, which is less practical than direct links or attached documents.
Data Consistency100/100

The provided data is largely consistent within itself. The description aligns with the nature of a DPS. The timeline for the DPS operation (2023-2028) is consistent with the submission deadline (2028). The automated check's 'No e-submission' flag contradicts the instruction to access and submit via YORtender, suggesting a potential misinterpretation by the automated system or incomplete information provided to it.

Sustainability0/100

No information regarding environmental, social, or governance (ESG) criteria is provided in the extract. The automated check also flags 'Not green procurement' and 'No social criteria.'

Absence of any explicit green procurement or social criteria.

Strengths

Clear purpose: Establishing a Pseudo DPS for ISF services.
Open market access: No limit on the number of admitted providers, promoting competition and flexibility.
Long application window: Consistent with a DPS, allowing continuous onboarding of providers.
Value disclosed: Estimated value of 19,000,000.00 EUR is provided.
Relevant CPV code: 'Health and social work services' is appropriate.

Concerns

Critical: Absence of any attached documents and lack of detailed requirements (exclusion grounds, financial, technical, evaluation criteria) in the provided extract.
Reliance on external platform (YORtender) without direct links to specific application documents, increasing applicant burden.
Lack of clarity on how services will be allocated or mini-competitions conducted once providers are admitted to the DPS.
Absence of any explicit sustainability (green or social) criteria.
The 'Pseudo DPS' designation, while potentially offering flexibility, might also imply less stringent adherence to full EU procurement transparency rules, which could be a concern if not properly managed.

Recommendations

1. Provide direct links to all relevant application documents on YORtender within the tender notice itself to enhance accessibility and transparency.
2. Include a summary of key mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, financial, and technical requirements directly in the tender description to give potential applicants a clearer initial understanding.
3. Clarify the process for awarding contracts or conducting mini-competitions once providers are admitted to the Pseudo DPS.

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